Local News

NZ faces double-header showdown with South Africa

International cricket returns to Mount Maunganui this weekend as New Zealand's men's and women's teams prepare to face South Africa in a double-header at Bay... Read More

Young grower champion urges others to step up

A last‑minute decision to enter the Bay of Plenty Young Grower Competition has propelled horticulture adviser Phoebe Scherer to regional and national victories,... Read More

Learn, explore and connect with local food growers

Food growing is taking centre stage in the Bay of Plenty this weekend as backyard and community gardens open their gates to the public. Tauranga's Sustainable... Read More

Enrolments open for new conservation training

People interested in protecting the environment are being encouraged to enrol in new hands-on conservation training launching across the Bay of Plenty this month. Bay... Read More

Repair challenge issued to Kiwis

As more Kiwis opt to fix all kinds of items instead replacing them, a popular rural lubricant brand is offering a repair challenge where they can win cash for... Read More

Community patrol holds tamper-proof screw day

To help curb the theft of vehicle number plates, the Tauranga South Community Patrol is bringing back its popular tamper-proof screw day this month. The patrol... Read More

Easter bonnet extravaganza calls Katikati creator

If Lioness Jo Hurne has her way, Katikati's memorial hall will become a sea of feathers, glitter and architectural headgear on Easter Saturday, April 4, as her... Read More

3D illusion painting and ceramic art in Katikati

Two exhibitions by local artists are on display at the Carlton Gallery inside The Arts Junction until March 22. Ōmokoroa painter John Wilson is displaying... Read More

Global cultures on show at Tauranga festival

Tauranga will come alive with the sights, sounds and flavours of the world when the Tauranga Multicultural Festival returns on Saturday, March 14. Running from... Read More

Pukehina Surf ‘n’ Sand Autorama returns

Hundreds of custom and classic cars, along with motorbikes and hot rods will go on show this month at the popular Pukehina Surf 'n' Sand Autorama. Pukehina community... Read More

Children's 'try-athlon' returns to Ōmokoroa

Sixty-five children from nine Bay of Plenty schools have so far registered for this year's 'have a go try-athlon” at the Ōmokoroa Domain. Hosted by Pahoia... Read More

Blayde and Ruhani: A rare chromosome connection

March marks Rare Disorder Month, with March 21 also recognising World Down Syndrome Day - a time to acknowledge both rare and more common chromosomal conditions. In... Read More